Logisticians
SOC Code: 13-1081Also known as:
Acquisition Analyst, Automated Logistics Specialist, Client Services Administrator, Delivery Coordinator, Demand Planner
Median Annual Salary
$80,880
+16.7% growth (2024-2034)
26K
Openings/Year
241K
Current Jobs
What Logisticians Do
Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.
💰 Salary
$80,880
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
+16.7%
Much faster than average
🎓 Education
Bachelor's degree
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
26K
Projected average per year
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
241,000
Projected Employment (2034)
281,300
Related Careers
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers
$102,010 •
+6.1% growth
Logisticians
$80,880 •
+16.7% growth
Industrial engineers
$101,140 •
+11.0% growth
Top Skills Required
Systems Analysis
Writing
Complex Problem Solving
Systems Evaluation
Critical Thinking
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
- Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in, or directly relevant to, a logistics activity.
- Develop an understanding of customers' needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met.
- Manage subcontractor activities, reviewing proposals, developing performance specifications, and serving as liaisons between subcontractors and organizations.
- Develop proposals that include documentation for estimates.
- Review logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks, and service agreements.
- Direct availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products.
- Redesign the movement of goods to maximize value and minimize costs.
- Explain proposed solutions to customers, management, or other interested parties through written proposals and oral presentations.
- Direct team activities, establishing task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments, providing guidance, and ensuring the availability of resources.
- Perform managerial duties such as hiring and training employees and overseeing facility needs or requirements.
Technology & Tools
📚 Entry-Level Education
Bachelor's degree
Most common requirement
🎯 Recommended Education
Bachelor's Degree
O*NET recommended level
Degree Programs for Logisticians
These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a logisticians:
Business Administration and Management, General
336,590 degrees awarded •
2,332 colleges offer this program
Operations Management and Supervision
12,273 degrees awarded •
150 colleges offer this program
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
10,865 degrees awarded •
359 colleges offer this program
Best Colleges for Becoming a Logisticians
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become logisticians.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do logisticians make?
The median annual salary for logisticians is $80,880.
What education do logisticians need?
Most logisticians positions require a bachelor's degree.
Common degree programs include Business Administration and Management, General, Operations Management and Supervision, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Is becoming logisticians a good career choice?
Logisticians is projected to see +16.7% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which is much faster than average for all occupations. With approximately 26,400 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for logisticians?
Top colleges for aspiring logisticians include
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Boston University, University of Florida, The University of Texas at Austin, University of California-Irvine.
These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to logisticians?
Logisticians may also be known as: Acquisition Analyst, Automated Logistics Specialist, Client Services Administrator, Delivery Coordinator, Demand Planner, Distribution Specialist, Inventory Analyst, Logistician, Logistics Associate, Logistics Clerk, Logistics Coordinator, Logistics Planner, Logistics Specialist, Logistics Team Member, Logistics Technician, Manufacturing Planner, Material Coordinator, Material Planner, Materials Planner, Planner.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.